Landlords
Whether you have a portfolio of property or are just starting out in property investment, being a landlord means keeping on top of changing rules and regulations, which might range from tax relief from tenant deposit schemes. Find our landlord-related content at this dedicated page.
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Q&A: Right to Buy
May 24, 2017If you live in a council-owned home - or were when it was transferred to another landlord – you may be able to buy the property at a discount. Read our handy Q&A to find out more. -
Tax hikes force more landlords to quit
April 27, 2017With more fed-up landlords throwing in the towel on property, the mismatch between supply and demand in the buy-to-let sector looks set to get worse, say experts. -
Top 5 property takeaways from the 2016 Autumn Statement
November 23, 2016New Chancellor, Philip Hammond delivered his first (and last) Autumn Statement. But how will it affect all things property? Take a minute to find out. -
Half a million landlords to be forced into a higher tax bracket under new rules
October 19, 2016New rules to be introduced next April are the latest in a line of tax changes to hit buy-to-let landlords. -
The rise of the silver renter: nearly half of tenants are aged over 46
September 20, 2016And unlike their younger counterparts, 46% are happy to live in a rented home, according to Your Move. -
5 buy-to-let homes for under £40k
September 14, 2016Thinking of investing in property but not so keen on forking out for higher rates of Stamp Duty? Check out these 5 homes that will escape the controversial tax. -
Housing market shrugs off Brexit concerns with steady price growth
August 31, 2016The average price of a home climbed 0.6% to £206,145 in August, according to Nationwide Building Society. -
Mortgage arrears at lowest level since Tony Blair became Labour leader
August 11, 2016There were 92,500 mortgages in arrears between April and June in the UK - the lowest level since records began in 1994, says the CML. -
Homes for sale hit record lows in July
August 11, 2016The number of homes on the market in July stood at record lows in most parts of the UK, according to RICS. -
First-time buyer mortgage lending hits NINE-year high
August 10, 2016First-time buyers borrowed £5.5bn in June, up 25% on the same month last year, according to the CML. -
Central London office take-up drops 45% in run up to EU referendum
August 9, 2016Occupiers committed to 1.4m sq ft of offices in the heart of London between April and June, according to Bilfinger GVA. -
Pros and cons of buy-to-let in 2016
August 4, 2016Thinking of becoming a landlord? You’ve picked an interesting year to do it. Here’s our round-up of the key pros and cons. -
Post-Brexit house prices climb an average £747 in July
July 28, 2016The slight increase is reflected in Nationwide Building Society's first set of data since the EU referendum vote. -
Gimme Shelter! Buy a £1.6m flat in Rolling Stones' old mansion block
July 19, 2016A smart flat has come up for sale in a Marylebone mansion block where the Rolling Stones' drummer and manager once lived.